Contents

The entire westward section was originally known as Selden End, in recognition of the gift of books from the lawyer John Selden which occupy the portion of the Bodleian Library housed above.[2] In 1665 and 1681, during the reign of Charles II, the chamber served as home for the English Parliament when it was unable to meet in London.[3] Its present stone vaulted ceiling dates from 1758–59.

Convocation House is used for meetings of the University of Oxford's Convocation, but may be hired as a venue for civil weddings and partnership ceremonies, for which it, like the Divinity School and Chancellor's Court, is licensed,[4] renewal of vows, wedding blessings, wedding receptions, and conferences.[5]